Character: Jordan Baker (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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Jordan Baker's profession
Jordan Baker's profession
Professional golfer
What Jordan represents in 1920s society
What Jordan represents in 1920s society
The 'New Woman' of the Jazz Age
19th Amendment year & significance
19th Amendment year & significance
1920 - granted women the right to vote
'Flappers' definition
'Flappers' definition
1920s young women who wore short skirts, bobbed hair, smoked, drank & challenged traditional feminine roles
Significance of Jordan's name
Significance of Jordan's name
Gender-ambiguous, suggests blurring of gender boundaries
Nick's physical comparison for Jordan
Nick's physical comparison for Jordan
Like a 'young cadet' with masculine qualities
Jordan's golf cheating scandal
Jordan's golf cheating scandal
Moved her ball from bad lie in semi-final round
Purpose of Jordan's dishonesty
Purpose of Jordan's dishonesty
Protective mechanism to navigate harsh society
Jordan's social role in the novel
Jordan's social role in the novel
Socialite & source of gossip/insider information
Power dynamic in Jordan-Nick relationship
Power dynamic in Jordan-Nick relationship
Jordan has equal or greater power than Nick
Jordan's marital status choice
Jordan's marital status choice
Remained unmarried, pursued independent career
Jordan's attitude toward consequences
Jordan's attitude toward consequences
Fundamentally careless about her actions' effects
Source of Jordan's celebrity status
Source of Jordan's celebrity status
Golf champion - everyone knew her name
Cause of Jordan-Nick relationship decline
Cause of Jordan-Nick relationship decline
Nick's moral discomfort with her carelessness
Critical theory about Jordan's sexuality
Critical theory about Jordan's sexuality
Some critics suggest she may be lesbian